Army Moments

Major General K.D.M.L Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc, Director General of the Financial Management Branch at Army Headquarters, assumed duties as the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (SLACAL) on 07 November 2025 during a dignified ceremony held at the Regimental Headquarters in Karandeniya.

Three suspects have been arrested with a stock of Wallapatta valued at approximately Rs. 8 million during a special joint operation conducted in Kopiwatta area.

A sudden fire broke out at a grocery shop in Talawakelle on 09 November 2025.

Swift and precise actions based on credible information provided by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence has led to two major joint operations resulting in the seizure of heroin and wallapatta (Gyrinops walla), as well as the arrest of several suspects involved in illegal trafficking activities. The operations were conducted on 6 and 8 November 2025 in the Southern Province.

The Gajaba Regiment (GR) held a felicitation ceremony on 03 November 2025 at the “Home of Gajaba” to honour Infantryman R.W.V. Piyathissa, who achieved a Serandib World Record in line with 76th Army Anniversary.

Brigadier M.L.D.S. Molligoda USP psc assumed duties as the 48th Commandant of the Infantry Training Centre (ITC), Minneriya, on 31 October 2025 during a brief ceremony.

The Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) commemorated its 35th Anniversary on 01 November 2025 at the Regimental Centre in Kurunegala.

The military funeral of the late Colonel R.A.N.P. Ranaveera of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment took place at the General Cemetery, Kottawa, on 01 November 2025.

Brigadier D.C.J.W. Jayasekara (Retd) passed away on 01 November 2025 after a brief illness at the Army Base Hospital, Narahenpita. He was 60 years old at the time of his demise.

Security Force Headquarters (East) commemorated its 22nd Anniversary on 31 October 2025 at the Headquarters premises in Welikanda.